Banister, Wellington A - CD-01839

Title

Banister, Wellington A - CD-01839

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 01839

Surname

Banister

Given Name(s)

Wellington A

Town or City of Residence

Cherokee

County of Residence

Cherokee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Cherokee-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

electrical lineman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

15 Apr 1898
10 Mar 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co M 4th Reg
Co A 52nd Reg

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Banister, Wellington A - CD-01839,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21217.